5 March, 2015

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Ballet West is respected around the world for its extraordinary dancers, visionary artistic team, and blend of classicism and innovation. Soon it may also be known for its unique connection to The Kingdom of Tonga – more, specifically, for a young Tongan ballerina who is making history.

A Contemporary Pacific Art show was officially launched yesterday afternoon 4th March at Langafonua ‘a Fafine Tonga Center in the capital Nuku’alofa.

Kuo tali lelei ‘e he Kapineti ‘a ‘Ene ‘Afio ke vahe kolo mo fakalao’i ‘a e nofo ‘a e kainga ko’eni he ki’i kolo ki he fakahahake ‘o Nuku’alofa ‘a ia ‘oku ‘iloa ko Pātangata. Ko e fakaha ‘eni ‘e he ‘Eiki Palemia ‘i ha faka’eke’eke makehe mo e Ongoongo ‘a  Letio Tonga ‘i he Efiafi Tusite ko hono 3 ‘o Ma’asi 2015